The difference between Hold on and Last

When used as verbs, hold on means to grasp or grip firmly, whereas last means to perform, carry out.

Last is also determiner with the meaning: the (one) immediately before the present.

Last is also noun with the meaning: a tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.

Last is also adverb with the meaning: most recently.

Last is also adjective with the meaning: final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.

check bellow for the other definitions of Hold on and Last

  1. Hold on as a verb:

    To grasp or grip firmly.

    Examples:

    "'Hold on tightly to the railing."

  2. Hold on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To keep; to store something for someone.

    Examples:

    "'Hold on to my umbrella while I ride the roller coaster."

  3. Hold on as a verb (idiomatic):

    Wait a short while.

    Examples:

    "'Hold on while I get my coat."

  4. Hold on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To remain loyal.

    Examples:

    "He didn't give up his fandom when others did; he held on."

  5. Hold on as a verb (idiomatic):

    To persist.

  1. Last as an adjective:

    Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.

    Examples:

    "“Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick."

  2. Last as an adjective:

    Most recent, latest, last so far.

    Examples:

    "The last time I saw him, he was married."

    "I have received your note dated the 17th last, and am responding to say that.... lb archaic _ usage"

  3. Last as an adjective:

    Farthest of all from a given quality, character, or condition; most unlikely, or least preferable.

    Examples:

    "He is the last person to be accused of theft."

    "The last person I want to meet is Helen."

    "More rain is the last thing we need right now."

  4. Last as an adjective:

    Being the only one remaining of its class.

    Examples:

    "Japan is the last empire."

  5. Last as an adjective:

    Supreme; highest in degree; utmost.

  6. Last as an adjective:

    Lowest in rank or degree.

    Examples:

    "the last prize"

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  1. Last as an adverb:

    Most recently.

    Examples:

    "When we last met, he was based in Toronto."

  2. Last as an adverb (sequence):

    after everything else; finally

    Examples:

    "I'll go last."

    "[[last but not least]]"

  1. Last as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To perform, carry out.

  2. Last as a verb (intransitive):

    To endure, continue over time.

    Examples:

    "Summer seems to last longer each year."

    "They seem happy now, but that won't last long."

  3. Last as a verb (intransitive):

    To hold out, continue undefeated or entire.

    Examples:

    "I don't know how much longer we can last without reinforcements."

  1. Last as a noun:

    A tool for shaping or preserving the shape of shoes.

  1. Last as a verb:

    To shape with a last; to fasten or fit to a last; to place smoothly on a last.

    Examples:

    "to last a boot"

  1. Last as a noun (obsolete):

    A burden; load; a cargo; freight.

  2. Last as a noun (obsolete):

    A measure of weight or quantity, varying in designation depending on the goods concerned.

  3. Last as a noun (obsolete):

    An old English (and Dutch) measure of the carrying capacity of a ship, equal to two tons.

  4. Last as a noun:

    A load of some commodity with reference to its weight and commercial value.

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